Book/CD set. Dowling, a true master, performs a unique blend of blues, ragtime, swing, bluegrass and roots music. 15 are transcribed, by Mike himself, in standard and open tunings. On the CD he walks you through the key aspects of each. Includes "Amazing Grace," "Jan's Song," "Swamp Dog Blues," "String Crazy," more, including all the pieces from the DVD of the same title. Note/tab. 117 pp.
03-007
$24.95
BARNEY KESSEL - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. Wolf Marshall guides guitarists through the styles and techniques of jazz legend Barney Kessel, examining in depth 14 top tunes: "Barney's Blues," "Begin the Blues," "Contemporary Blues," "Easy Like," "Foreign Intrigue," "Minor Mood," "Salute to Charlie Christian," "Speak Low," "Tenderly," "Vicky's Dream," more. Note/tab. 96 pp.
49-696009
$22.99
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BASIC JAZZ RHYTHM GUITAR: COMPING IN THE FREDDIE GREEN STYLE
by Corey Christiansen
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Chart/DVD set. Every jazz guitarist needs to be familiar with the accompaniment style of Freddie Green. He was the guitarist for the Count Basie orchestra for decades and his sound and comping technique were defining aspects of this legendary group. Four-to-the-bar strumming, essential chord voicings and voice leading ideas are covered. A must-have for any aspiring rhythm guitarist. Intermediate.
02-20365DP
$10.99
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BEBOP GUITAR - BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR JAZZ GUITAR IN THE STYLE OF CHARLIE PARKER
by Joseph Weidlich
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Book/CD pack. Shows you how to transform basic jazz improv techniques into bebop figures in Bird's famous "with strings" style. Provides many examples of how he transformed straight-ahead melodic lines into bebop phrases by making chromatic and rhythmic alterations. Covers: neighbor tones, enclosure figures, connector figures, digital patterns, suspension figures, dorian mode, diminished scale, tonic lines; circles, turns and tags, more. Most of the musical examples are in the key of G major. Includes 64 track CD. Notation only. 176 pp.
49-101196
$25.95
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BEN MONDER COMPOSITIONS
by Ben Monder
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Twenty compositions spanning a 20-year period. They can all be found on Bens four solo releases: "Flux," "Dust," "Excavation," and "Oceana." The work involves the exploration of various harmonic, technical, and textural elements of the guitar. There are 6 solo pieces and pieces for trio and quartet, with voice being the 4th instrument. The pieces were chosen for the particular technical challenges they present. Some unusual fingering techniques are employed, as well as alternate tunings. Notation only. Intermediate/advanced. 264 pp.
02-20842
$35.00
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BEST OF GEORGE BENSON - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF HIS GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. Learn and explore the music of one of the most respected jazz guitar players of our time. Provides a hands-on analysis of 13 performances: "Affirmation," "Billie's Bounce," "Breezin'," "C-Smooth," "Clockwise," "So What," "Stormy Weather," more. CD includes full band examples of all the exercises. Note/tab, 72 pp.
49-695418
$22.95
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BEST OF GRANT GREEN - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE JAZZ GROOVE MASTER
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. Explore the many stylistic turns of one of the most influential guitarists in jazz! Takes you inside 13 of Green's most popular tunes to examine his unique lines and musicality: "Ain't It Funky Now, Pt. 2," "Airegin," "Born to Be Blue," "Cool Blues," "If I Should Lose You," "My Favorite Things," "Oleo," "Sookie Sookie," "Stella by Starlight," "This Could Be the Start of Something Big," "Tune Up" and "Wives and Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)." Note/tab. 88 pp.
49-695747
$22.95
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BEST OF KENNY BURRELL
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Note-for-note transcriptions of 14 favorites from this legendary jazz bop guitarist: "All Night Long," "Body and Soul," "Chitlins Con Carne," "Freight Trane," "Midnight Blue," "Now See How You Are," "Phinupi," "Satin Doll," "Tenderly," "A Weaver of Dreams," more. Note/tab. 102 pp.
49-690678
$19.95
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DJANGO REINHARDT - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION
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Authentic transcriptions for 20 classic performances by this vastly talented gypsy: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Belleville," "Daphne," "Dinah," "Djangology," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Limehouse Blues," "Marie," "Minor Swing," "Nuages," "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)," "Stardust," "Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)," more. Note/tab. 175 pp.
49-690511
$19.95
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ESSENTIAL JAZZ GUITAR - SIGNATURE LICKS
by Joe Charupakorn
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Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of famous jazz guitar solos. Explore the classic songs and improvisations of jazz's greatest guitarists! Covers 10 songs: "Flying Home" (Charlie Christian), "Impressions" (Pat Martino), "In a Mellow Tone" (Joe Pass), "Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" (Django Reinhardt), "Speak Low" (Grant Green), "The Way You Look Tonight" (Wes Montgomery), "Moonlight in Vermont" (Johnny Smith), "On A Slow Boat to China" (Barney Kessel), "Stompin' at the Savoy" (Jim Hall) and "There is No Greater Love" (Tal Farlow). Note/tab. 71 pp.
49-695875
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$19.95
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GIANT STEPS FOR GUITAR - A SIX-STRINGER'S GUIDE TO MASTERING COLTRANE'S EPIC
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. Wolf Marshall takes an in-depth look at the Coltrane classic from a guitarist's point of view. Includes a comprehensive harmonic analysis and history of "Giant Steps," basic "Trane-ing" for guitar, melodic patterns in linear and positional form, rhythmic patterns and variations, ii-V-I progressions and patterns, rhythmic approaches to improvisation, chordal studies, model solos, more. The 98-track CD includes demons of most figures and accompanying tracks in various tempos. Note/tab. 72 pp.
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49-696005
$16.99
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INTERMEDIATE GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR WITH JOHN JORGENSON
taught by John Jorgenson
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Book/DVD/CD set. Continues with characteristic Gypsy style licks and techniques based on the arpeggios and patterns taught in the first volume. Jorgenson presents a very systematic learning method, first teaching simple licks and techniques and building to more complex material. In studying the left and right hand techniques and ornamentations presented, you'll gain an understanding of how to play with the Gypsy "accent." Jorgenson also teaches an improvised chorus that Django played on a recorded version of the song "Undecided." Two other songs, Raul Reyno
02-2247
$39.95
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INTRO TO GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR
by John Jorgenson
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Book/CD/DVD set. In this first of three volumes of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's new Gypsy Jazz Guitar instructional series, Jorgenson provides the foundational information and practice material needed to gain an understanding of the style. The first half addresses Gypsy jazz rhythm. The second half covers soloing. With 2-hour DVD, CD with practice tracks, and book which includes all the theoretical information, chord charts, fret board diagrams, and note/tab for the material on the DVD. Beginning/intermediate. 64 pp.
02-2207
$39.95
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JAZZ BACH FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR
arranged by Adrian Ingram
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A varied collection of masterpieces arranged for solo jazz guitar. From the readily playable to the fiendishly virtuosic, there are challenges for all ability levels, including syncopation, jazz chords and "Lenny Breau style" cascading harmonics. Playable in both fingerstyle and/or pick and finger combinations. Intermediate/advanced. 48 pp.
02-98194
$17.99
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JAZZ GREATS GUITAR PLAY-ALONG, VOL. 44
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Book/CD pack. Learn to play your favorite songs quickly and easily! Follow the tab, listen to the CD, and play along with the separate backing tracks. The CD is playable on any CD player and is enhanced for Mac and PC computers so you can adjust the tempo without changing pitch! Eight songs: "I Remember You" (Tal Farlow), "I'll Remember April" (Grant Green), "Impressions" (Pat Martino), "In a Mellow Tone" (Joe Pass), "Moonlight in Vermont" (Johnny Smith), "On a Slow Boat to China" (Barney Kessel), "Things Ain't What They Used to Be" (Jim Hall) and "Yesterdays" (Wes Montgomery). Note/tab. 87 pp.
49-699689
$14.95
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JAZZ GUITAR EXPERIENCE - YOUR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE LANDMARK STYLES OF JAZZ
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Book/CD set. For intermediate to advanced guitarists who are already comfortable with the basic chordal and melodic vocabulary of jazz. A concise, comprehensive overview of important styles, techniques, and artists covers every era of the genre. Learn about styles that have influenced jazz too, like bossa nova and the blues. From the 1920s and 1930s to today's modern jazz. Notation/tab. 47 pp.
20-32656
$16.95
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JAZZ GUITAR STYLINGS OF HOWARD ROBERTS
by Mitch Holder & Patty Roberts
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Transcriptions of melody, solo, comping examples and ensemble passages from Howard's solo albums, spanning the '50's to the '70's. A bio of "HR" with comments from Pete Jolly, well known LA jazz and studio pianist and longtime friend. An extensive section covers the history and development of the Epiphone and Gibson signature guitars that Howard created. Includes the Benson amp story (told by Howard's original partner, Ron Benson) -- the first of the 'boutique' amplifier companies. Coverage of Howard's involvement with guitar education and publishing culminates in the opening of the Guitar Institute of Technology (now the Musicians Institute) in 1977. Discography. Intermediate. Spiralbound, 112 pp.
02-20011
$19.95
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JIM HALL - SIGNATURE LICKS
Adam Perlmutter
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Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of the styles and techniques of a jazz guitar genius. Discover the quiet elegance of one of jazz guitar's most renowned players. Each song chapter contains in-depth analysis and audio with slow demos. "Angel Eyes," "Autumn Leaves," "Prelude to a Kiss," "St. Thomas," "Scrapple from the Apple," "Tangerine," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," more. Note/tab. 79 pp.
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49-695848
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KENNY BURRELL - GUITAR SIGNATURE LICKS
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. A step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of this jazz legend. Learn how to play some of his hottest licks. Covers 14 songs: "All of You," "Autumn Leaves," "Do What You Gotta Do," "Groovin' High," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Moment's Notice," "My Favorite Things," "Since I Fell for You," "This Time the Dream's on Me," "Wholly Cats," more. CD includes demos of each. Note/tab. 122 pp.
49-695830
$22.99
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KURT ROSENWINKEL TRIO - EAST COAST LOVE AFFAIR
trans. by Brandon Bernstein & Matthew Warnock
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Impressive recordings and mesmerizing live performances have sealed jazz guitarist Rosenwinkel's reputation as one of the most innovative players and composers on the current scene. Transcriptions of Kurt's solos from all eight tunes from the live album of the same name. Note/tab. Advanced. 48 pp.
02-21581
$19.99
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L'ESPRIT MANOUCHE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF GYPSY JAZZ GUITAR
by Romane & Derek Sebastian
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Book/CD set. Progressing in difficulty, this complete guide is slotted to take over a year to finish. CD has MIDI files along with an abundance of audio. Translated from the French. Note/tab. 335 pp.
02-20014BCD
$29.95
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MILES DAVIS FOR SOLO GUITAR
arranged by Jamie Findlay
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Book/CD pack. Jazzy chord-melody guitar arrangements of 15 Miles Davis classics: "All Blues," "All of You," "Blue in Green," "Bye Bye Blackbird," "Four," "Freddie Freeloader," "I Could Write a Book," "Milestones," "Nardis," "Nefertiti," "Seven Steps to Heaven," "So What," "Solar," "There Is No Greater Love" and "When I Fall in Love." Note/tab. 93 pp.
49-699264
$21.95
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TED GREENE - JAZZ GUITAR SINGLE NOTE SOLOING, VOL. 2
taught by Ted Greene
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Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. 132 pp.
20-30472
$21.95
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THE ART OF PICKING
taught by Jimmy Bruno
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Book/DVD set. Bruno is known worldwide for his flawless picking technique. This set breaks down Bruno's ideas through exercises and etudes that will take your picking to a new level. Break old habits and learn a more efficient way to utilize your right-hand technique. Intermediate. Note/tab. 39 pp.
02-20402DP
$29.95
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THE BEST OF DJANGO REINHARDT - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE GUITAR STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF A JAZZ GIANT
by Joe Charupakorn
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Book/CD pack. Explore the groundbreaking style of one of the most unique and influential guitarists in jazz! Explores 16 of his signature tunes: "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Belleville," "Daphne," "Dinah," "Djangology," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Limehouse Blues," "Marie," "Minor Swing," "Nuages," "Old Folks at Home (Swanee River)," "Rose Room," "Stardust," "Swing 42," "Swing Guitar" and "Tiger Rag (Hold That Tiger)." CD includes full demos of each. Note/tab. 93 pp.
49-695660
$24.95
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THE BEST OF JOE PASS - A STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN OF THE STYLES AND TECHNIQUES OF THE JAZZ GUITAR VIRTUOSO
by Wolf Marshall
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Book/CD pack. Learn the trademark riffs and solos of Joe Pass, one of the greatest guitarists in the history of jazz. Analyzes and teaches a dozen top songs: "Blues for Basie," "Cavalerie," "C.E.D." "Django," "For Django," "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance," "Milestones," "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes," "Nobody Else but You," "One for My Baby (And One More for the Road)," "Rosetta" and "There Is No Greater Love." Note/tab. 88 pp.
49-695730
$22.95
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THE BILL EVANS GUITAR BOOK - DEFINITIVE ARRANGEMENTS OF 14 PIECES
by Sid Jacobs
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Book/CD pack. 14 of pianist Bill Evans' best arranged for guitar, all in their original keys. Includes music, instruction and analysis; CD includes full demonstration tracks. "Funkallero," "Laurie," "Letter to Evan," "My Bells," "Orbit," "Peace Piece," "Peri's Scope," "Remembering the Rain," "A Simple Matter of Conviction," "Time Remembered," "Turn Out the Stars," "The Two Lonely People," "Very Early" and "Waltz for Debby." Note/tab. 45 pp.
49-699274
$19.95
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THE PAT METHENY INTERVIEWS
by Richard Niles
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Pat Metheny is one of the most acclaimed, successful, and significant artists of the last 50 years. Taken from the BBC radio series "Pat Metheny - Bright Size Life," this book is comprised of interviews and discussions with Metheny, who: reveals why he was driven toward music; uncovers the inner workings of his creative mind, showing step by step how he set and achieved each of his own goals; describes his methodology as a guitarist, improviser, and composer; and demonstrates his concepts and methodologies on the guitar, performances which are transcribed for the book. Includes numerous photographs and a full discography. 161 pp.
49-332851
$19.99
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TOMMY TEDESCO, FOR GUITAR PLAYERS ONLY - SHORT CUTS IN TECHNIQUE, SIGHT READING AND STUDIO PLAYING
by Tommy Tedesco
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Originally released by Dale Zdenek Publications, this entire series is timeless and belongs in every guitarist's collection. Notation only. 115 pp.
20-30469
$19.95
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Jazz Guitar Personalities
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